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Olympians’ nationalistic nail polish

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Oct 20, 2016 4:56p ET

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Painted fingernails decorate the hands of Lena Schoneborn, of Germany

Painted fingernails decorate the hands of Lena Schoneborn, of Germany, as she comforts Margaux Isaksen, of the United States, after Isaksen finished fourth in the women's modern pentathlon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Five events, five countries

German pentathlete Lena Schoeneborn has the nails of her right hand painted in the national colors of Germany (from top), Ghana, Czech Republic, Jamaica and Switzerland. Schoeneborn, who won the gold medal in 2008 in Beijing, did not medal in London.

White and red all over

A Polish sprinter's nails are decked out in her country's colors prior to round one of the women's 4x100-meter relay at Olympic Stadium last week. MORE: Look back at the top moments of an incredible opening ceremony.

Multinational display

Painted fingernails decorate the hands of Lena Schoneborn of Germany, as she comforts Margaux Isaksen, of the United States, after Isaksen finished fourth in the women's modern pentathlon Sunday.

Tri to win

Germany's Ariane Friedrich shows off her national pride as she competes in the women's high jump qualifying rounds last week. MORE: The votes are in and one team takes the gold for hottest players. Enjoy the show.

Close to home

Laura Trott of Great Britain was true to the homeland while competing in women's omnium cycling Thursday at the Olympic velodrome.

One for the home folks

Airine Palsyte of Lithuania shows off her painted fingernails as she competes in the high jump on Day 13 of the games at Olympic Stadium.

Artsy-dartsy

Ready for your salute

Japanese badminton player Reiko Shiota shows off her brightly coloured nail polish with depictions of both her country's and the host nation's flags. Her earrings give Britain the tie-breaker.

Sehr gut, Fraulein!

What's German for "good-lookin' digits, girl"? When you find out, be sure to tell Kristina Vogel of the German track cycling team.

Simple yet elegant

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark takes the subtle approach in the nail-polish department — just one little flag embellishment on her little finger.

These colors don't run

Ruta Meilutyte of Lithuania probably applied a little extra topcoat when she dressed up her digits — her national flag was still bright and clear after a dip in the pool when Meilutyte won the women's 100m breaststroke.

Hands up!

Looks like Canadian soccer player Robyn Gayle opted for the basic aqua and white combo, presumably to complement that bright red warm-up suit.

Stars and stripes and more stars

U.S. swimmer Jessica Hardy adjusts her cap with a sparkly flourish.

Royal wrap

Here's how the Queen painted her nails for the Games. No, not THAT queen — these dressed-up digits belong to U.S. kayaker Caroline Queen.